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Author: Jessica Marquez
Major Program: Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - CED
Southern High School is part of the Jefferson County Public School system in Louisville, KY. A teacher at the school reached out to me regarding a need for financial and career programming at the school. Southern High School has underserved students that may be falling far behind other students in the state as reflected by their school report-card. 84% of the students are on track to graduate high-school in 4 years, thats below the state average of 90%. Only 33% of graduates are pursuing college
Author: Jessica Marquez
Major Program: Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - CED
(Jessica Marquez (CRD program agent) guiding student at Southern High School through activity, 2023) The problem Southern High School is a title I school that is part of the JCPS school system. It holds a diverse population of underserve students that are falling behind as reflected by the school report-card. 84% of the students are on track to graduate high-school in 4 years, thats below the state average of 90%. Only 33% of graduates are pursuing college or vocational programs compared to
Author: Melissa Morgan (Newman)
Major Program: Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - CED
The University of Kentucky Food Systems Innovation Center was invited to train 60 significant meat processing facility employees. Individuals were divided into two groups for two days of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point instruction. Following instructions, each participant received a HACCP certification. The Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point certification is an international standard ensuring a food vendor meets food safety standards. The HACCP system analyzes types of
